Aberrant B cell receptor signaling responses in circulating double-negative 2 B cells from radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients by Rick Wilbrink, Stefan F.H. Neys, Rudi W. Hendriks, Anneke Spoorenberg, Frans G.M. Kroese, Odilia B.J. Corneth, Gwenny M.P.J. Verstappen

“…Enhanced BCR signaling responses were also observed in the transitional and naïve B cell population from r-axSpA patients compared with HCs. …”
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A novel model-based meta-analysis to indirectly estimate the comparative efficacy of two medications: an example using DPP-4 inhibitors, sitagliptin and linagliptin, in treatment o... by Yan Gong, James Rogers, Christian Friedrich, Sanjay Patel, Alexander Staab, Jorge Luiz Gross, Daniel Polhamus, William Gillespie, Brigitta Ursula Monz, Silke Retlich

“…For the indirect comparison, a population of 1000 patients was simulated from the model with a racial composition reflecting the average racial distribution of the linagliptin trials, and baseline HbA1c of 8%.Results The model was developed using longitudinal data from 11 234 patients (10 linagliptin, 15 sitagliptin trials), and assessed by internal evaluation techniques, demonstrating that the model adequately described the observations. …”
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Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Lifestyle Modifications by Alfredo Caturano, Maria Rocco, Giuseppina Tagliaferri, Alessia Piacevole, Davide Nilo, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Ilaria Iadicicco, Mariarosaria Donnarumma, Raffaele Galiero, Carlo Acierno, Celestino Sardu, Vincenzo Russo, Erica Vetrano, Caterina Conte, Raffaele Marfella, Luca Rinaldi, Ferdinando Carlo Sasso

“…It also examines the potential of lifestyle modifications, such as dietary changes and physical activity, in reducing oxidative stress and mitigating cardiovascular risks in this high-risk population. Understanding these mechanisms is critical for developing targeted therapeutic strategies to improve cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients.…”
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Cross-Platform Ecological Momentary Assessment App (JTrack-EMA+): Development and Usability Study by Mehran Sahandi Far, Jona M Fischer, Svea Senge, Robin Rathmakers, Thomas Meissner, Dominik Schneble, Mamaka Narava, Simon B Eickhoff, Juergen Dukart

“…Remote and home-based assessments of EMA using this platform can provide valuable insights into patients’ daily lives, particularly in a population with limited mobility or inconsistent access to health care services.…”
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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of environmental degradation on women and the importance of women’s representation by Y.A. Pratama, M.Y.A. Kadir, A. Rivaldi, I.C. Mulya, S. Amirah, M. Iqhrammullah

“…The underrepresentation of women directly impacts the insufficient attention to their well-being throughout the policy-making.CONCLUSION: The environment significantly influences women’s health, potentially making the population markedly vulnerable owing to societal roles and hormonal factors. …”
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A Comparison of hs-CRP Levels in New Diabetes Groups Diagnosed Based on FPG, 2-hPG, or HbA1c Criteria by Yildiz Tutuncu, Ilhan Satman, Selda Celik, Nevin Dinccag, Kubilay Karsidag, Aysegul Telci, Sema Genc, Halim Issever, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Beyhan Omer

“…Data derived from recent population-based survey in Turkey (TURDEP-II). The study included 26,499 adult people (63% women, response rate 85%). …”
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Efficacy of intranasal naloxone compared to other administration routes in prehospital opioid overdose management and beyond: a narrative review by Luigi Venuso, Francesco Ricciardi, Antonio Del Prete, Michele Virgolesi, Gianluca Pucciarelli, Luigi Langella, Teresa Rea

“…The study selection was guided by the PICO framework (population, intervention, comparison, outcome). Studies were assessed for quality using the Dixon-Woods tool, and inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied. …”
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Burden of brain and other central nervous system cancer in China, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis of observational data from the global burden of disease study 2019 by Peng Yin, Maigeng Zhou, Fan Zhang, E Wang, Xinran Hou, Zongbin Song, Zhuoyi Liu, Wenyong Long, Zheng Long, Maoen Zhu

“…More attention should be paid to children and elderly populations for CNS cancer. The disease burden varied significantly at the subnational level of China, which was associated with socioeconomic development.…”
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Implementasi Color Quantization pada Kompresi Citra Digital dengan Menggunakan Model Clustering Berdasarkan Nilai Max Variance pada Ruang Warna RGB by Tommy Tommy, Rosyidah Siregar, Andi Marwan Elhanafi, Imran Lubis

“…The clustering process is done by dividing the previous cluster population using the mean value of the RGB channel which has the highest variance value. …”
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Exploring public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's disease: A scoping review. by Sophie Crooks, Gillian Carter, Christine Brown Wilson, Lisa Wynne, Patrick Stark, Michail Doumas, Matthew Rodger, Emma O'Shea, Gary Mitchell

“…<h4>Aim</h4>This scoping review aims to explore public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's Disease among diverse populations, encompassing beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, and the broader societal context influencing these perceptions.…”
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Evaluating the Relationship between Factors Enhancing the Competitiveness of Customer Foreign Currency Services in the Banking Industry by Saeideh Rahimi, Alireza Rousta, Farzad Asayesh

“…Structural equations analysis test, exploratory factor analysis, and Lisrel software were used to determine the current status and influencing elements. The statistical population in the quantitative phase comprised managers and employees engaged in banking marketing and foreign currency operations. …”
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Behavior of SD-OCT Detectable Hyperreflective Foci in Diabetic Macular Edema Patients after Therapy with Anti-VEGF Agents and Dexamethasone Implants by Anne Rübsam, Laura Wernecke, Saskia Rau, Dominika Pohlmann, Bert Müller, Oliver Zeitz, Antonia M. Joussen

“…Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the most common cause of blindness in the working-age population. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) allows detection and monitoring of the edema and a detailed analysis of the retinal structure. …”
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Assessment of borehole water quality in Nwadzekudzeku village, Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: Implication for potential human health risks by Tsakane Patience Maluleke, Sifelani Dube, Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, Abayneh Ataro Ambushe

“…Children are the hypersensitive population with respect to nitrate toxicity in water as they show cumulative hazard index (HI) values ranging from 0.02 - 6.59 with an average value of 2.49, whereas HI for adults ranged from 0.02 - 4.71 with an average value of 1.78. …”
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Time-resolved Hubble Space Telescope UV Observations of an X-Ray Quasiperiodic Eruption Source by T. Wevers, M. Guolo, S. Lockwood, A. Mummery, D. R. Pasham, R. Arcodia

“…This emission is unlikely to be powered by a young stellar population in a nuclear stellar cluster. The X-ray-to-UV spectral energy distribution can be described by a compact accretion disk ( ${R}_{{\rm{out}}}=34{3}_{-138}^{+202}\,{R}_{{\rm{g}}}$ ). …”
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Transconjunctival correction of involutional entropion: A video demonstration by Neelam Pushker, B. Mounica, Sahil Agrawal

“…Background: Involution or aging is the most common cause of lower eyelid entropion (in-turning of eyelid margin) in the elderly population. Various pathomechanisms have been postulated for its occurrence. …”
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Clinical evidence of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Guangyao Lin, Stella Lim Jin Yie, Shanshan Guo, Xuanling Li, Lianwei Xu

“…We conducted this meta-analysis to systematically assess the evidence of the efficacy of acupuncture in this unique population with aMCI. Methods: We comprehensively searched nine databases on January 09, 2024, to identify relevant articles estimating the effects of acupuncture for aMCI, and then assessed the risk of bias of the included trials utilizing the RoB 2.0 tool which included the domain of randomization process, deviation from intended interventions, missing outcome data, measurement of the outcome, selection of the reported outcome, and overall bias. …”
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The evolving landscape of COVID-19: factors associated with in-hospital COVID-19 related mortality during the 2023–2024 phase of JN.1 subvariant dominance by Drieda Zaçe, Albiana Çekrezi, Christopher Jones, Ludovica Ferrari, Giuseppe De Simone, Elisabetta Teti, Vincenzo Malagnino, Marco Iannetta, Loredana Sarmati, Anna Maria Geretti

“…Methods Conducted in a hospital serving a socioeconomically deprived population, this study included all adults hospitalised with COVID-19 from 1st November 2023 to 31st August 2024. …”
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Clinical and Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain characteristics of tuberculosis patients with diabetes mellitus in Changping District, Beijing, China by Xiaolong Cao, Zexuan Song, Ping He, Xinyue Li, Nan Lei, Qian Sun, Xue Wang, Ruida Xing, Bing Zhao, Xinyu Yang, Zhiguo Zhang, Yanlin Zhao

“…Spearman correlation analysis was used to examine risk factors and the correlation between lineage, cavities, and hemoptysis in the TB-DM population. The specificity, sensitivity, and confidence intervals for predicting phenotypic drug resistance based on genotypic resistance were calculated. …”
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Molecular Patterns of MEFV Gene Mutations in Egyptian Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Amal R. Mansour, Ayman El-Shayeb, Nihal El Habachi, Mohamad A. Khodair, Doaa Elwazzan, Nermeen Abdeen, Marwa Said, Riham Ebaid, Noha ElShahawy, Amr Seif, Nadia Zaki

“…However, most of these studies did not extensively investigate the Egyptian population, in spite of the high prevalence of FMF in this geographical region. …”
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Vaccination with Delta-PGM in the control of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) brucellosis by Alfredo Sánchez-Villalobos, Leandro Salas, Hengelbert Fuenmayor, Omaira Contreras, Enmanuel Machado

“…Of the total evaluated population, 47 were reactive to BPA (47/1340; 3.5%), and only 16 were confirmed positive for brucellosis with FPA (16/1340; 1.2%; p<0.05). …”
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